Father and Son camp

Last weekend I went on a Father and Son camp organized by Chaos Boy's school with Get Real Adventures out at their venue on the Elands River Road. What a great experience! We were split into two teams and got to do two days of challenges and activities with our sons. Team building at it's best. … Continue reading Father and Son camp →

Madiba’s glasses

On my last visit to Cape Town I wanted to make sure I got to see the Madiba inspired "sunglasses" placed next to the promenade at Sea Point. The art piece was created by artist Michael Elion, in conjunction with the City of Cape Town as part of World Design Capital 2014 and was in … Continue reading Madiba’s glasses →

Bulk River bridge

If you drive along the Elands River Road you pass over two rivers with dams visible on your left (if you are traveling westwards). The Bulk River and Sand River dams both formed part of Port Elizabeth's early water supply and dates back to the early 1900's. Both rivers are tributaries of the Elands River which in turn … Continue reading Bulk River bridge →

Table Mountain and the Waterfront – South African tourism icons

Table Mountain and the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town truly are two of South Africa's tourism icons

Cruising Cape Town’s Waterfront canals with City Sightseeing

Just over a month ago I attended World Travel Market Africa at the CTICC in Cape Town. One of the exhibitors was City Sightseeing Tours and they offered all delegates a free canal cruise on presentation of our delegate badges. There are canals linking the V&A Waterfront with the Cape Town International Convention Centre and … Continue reading Cruising Cape Town’s Waterfront canals with City Sightseeing →

Victoria Drive sunset

After dropping Chaos Boy off at Sunday School late Sunday afternoon I decided to do a quick Geocache on Victoria Drive - on the way to Schoenies - before heading back to fetch him. While searching the sun went down (I hate the short days of winter but love the fact that I get to take more sunset … Continue reading Victoria Drive sunset →

Late afternoon on Olifantskop

I had to drive through to Cradock for a Karoo Heartland Marketing Association meeting today and as I was heading back across the Olifantskop Pass north of Port Elizabeth the sun was starting to reach for the horizon. I couldn't but help pulling over to enjoy the view back towards the Karoo from the top … Continue reading Late afternoon on Olifantskop →

Camping and canoeing at sunset

You know your kids are enjoying a camping trip and perfect weather when they're still out on the water after sunset. The picture is from a recent camping trip to Sitrusoewer on the banks of the Sundays River outside Kirkwood.

A braai on the banks of the Sundays River

After a hectic last two weeks I long back to the weekend we spent at Sitrusoewer on the banks of the Sundays River outside Kirkwood recently. I know its not quite Port Elizabeth and its immediate surrounds, but it's close enough. Aahhhh, the fire crackling and not a breeze while the sun goes down. *sigh*

Finding a nano cache in the gabions

This week's Geocaching Saturday picture is one I took a little while ago but have never posted on PEDP. It shows the type of hide that most people love to hate. Try finding a nano cache (a cache that is about as big as your little finger nail) in gabions. *evil laugh* This one isn't … Continue reading Finding a nano cache in the gabions →